It is often said that columellar show should be 2-4mm from the side. But I can't find anything about how much nostril show there should be from the front. Should you see nostrils when looking straight at someone? If so, how much should you see? Is it the same answer whether smiling or not?
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November 19, 2014
Answer: What is considered "ideal" nostril show from the front, for a woman?
Based on the pictures you provided it does not appear that you need weir excisions. These are done to reduce the width of the base of the nose (narrowing the nostrils) or in flaring wide nostrils.You should discuss it with your surgeon if it is a concern and if there would be benefits in...
The techniques used to create the shape of his nose proved to be risky as well. It is widely believed they led to eventual extrusion (cartilage poking through the skin) which is an extremely difficult to correct. I would not advise you to pursue this but to discuss what features you...
I have used the solid silicone nasal implants from Implantech for 20 years with a an infection and extrusion rate ~ 5%. The majority of the implants used in our practice are Voloshin and Flowers style. The implants are now more soft and pliable and cause no tissue reaction. See durometer. I h...
